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Smart App Control in Windows 11: what it blocks and why
What Windows 11 Smart App Control blocks, its three modes and how to turn it back on.
How to change nameservers without breaking your site
Where to change nameservers, what to copy first, why DNSSEC matters and how long the switch takes.
Website builder version history: how to roll back your site
What Wix, Squarespace and Framer let you roll back, what they don't, and how to keep a safety copy.
Apple Passwords app shared group: set up and share with family
Share logins with family in the Apple Passwords app: who can join, what members can change and what to do after.
Google Drive stream vs mirror files: which desktop mode to use
Streaming saves disk space; mirroring keeps every file offline. How to choose, switch safely and keep files offline.
Is a VPN legal in Australia? What the law says
VPNs are legal in Australia. What the law does cover: data retention, site blocking, under-16 rules and travel.
Microsoft Defender Offline scan: when and how to run it
A restart-time scan for malware that hides from Windows. When to run it, how long it takes and where results appear.
Do I need a CDN for my website? A small-site guide
What a CDN does, when a small site gains from one, what it caches and what to check before you switch it on.
Alt text website builder guide: Wix, Squarespace and Framer
Where to add image alt text in Wix, Squarespace and Framer, what to write and how to check it.
How to choose a master password for your password manager
Use a passphrase of four or more random words. How to build one, check it and plan for forgetting it.
Recover deleted files from cloud storage: OneDrive, Drive, iCloud
Check the Recycle bin, Trash or Recently Deleted first. How long each service keeps files and what can't come back.
VPN split tunnelling: choose which apps skip the VPN
Split tunnelling sends chosen apps outside the VPN. How the modes work and the kill switch and DNS catches.
Firefox Total Cookie Protection: settings and site fixes
Keep cookie isolation enabled and diagnose broken sign-ins with a narrow, reversible site test.
Mac FileVault recovery key: turn it on safely
Turn on FileVault, choose an iCloud or recovery-key route, and store the recovery details away from the Mac.
SPF, DKIM and DMARC explained: protect your domain's email
What SPF, DKIM and DMARC records do, and a safe order to add them to your domain.
Website builder 301 redirects: keep old URLs working
Set up 301 redirects in Wix, Squarespace and Framer, then test every old URL before launch.
Password manager emergency access: let someone in when you can't
Bitwarden, 1Password and Apple handle emergency access very differently. Here is how to set up each one.
Do Android phones need antivirus? What Play Protect does
Most Android phones already scan apps with Google Play Protect. Here is what it covers, what it misses and when to pay.
How to back up a NAS: local, offsite and restore checks
Build a 3-2-1 NAS backup with versioned local and offsite copies, then prove it works with restore tests.
How to check if your VPN is working: IP, DNS and WebRTC tests
Compare your IP address, then test for DNS, WebRTC and IPv6 leaks. What each test shows and what to do if one fails.
How to transfer a .au domain to another registrar
Move a .au domain between registrars without confusing the auth code, hosting or a change of registrant.
How to add Google Analytics to Wix, Squarespace and Framer
Find your GA4 measurement ID, paste it into Wix, Squarespace, Framer or Hostinger, and check the data is arriving.
OneDrive Files On-Demand: keep the right files offline
Choose which Windows files stay offline and understand why Free up space is different from Delete.
How to check if your password has been leaked, and what to do next
Your password manager can already check for leaked passwords. Where to look, how it stays private and what to change.